Social & Emotional Skills at Home

This 60-minute family engagement workshop guides 4th-grade students and their families through recognizing and managing emotions together, fostering empathy and communication at home. Through interactive activities, discussions, and take-home tools, families build practical social-emotional skills.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, parents will learn strategies to support their children’s emotional readiness for school, fostering confidence, resilience, and positive school experiences. This lesson empowers caregivers with practical tools, hands-on activities, and discussion for home application.

A whole-class challenge engaging 8th-grade students and their families in stress-management games, sharing best practices, and building social-emotional skills at home. This Tier 1 lesson spans one 65-minute session to boost wellness at home and strengthen family engagement.

This lesson focuses on building family communication and support networks to help overcome feelings of overwhelm. Through interactive activities and discussions, students and their parents will learn strategies to communicate effectively and support each other. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive home environment, which is crucial for the emotional well-being of students.

Fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support student punctuality through enhanced communication and shared goals.

In this 30-minute launch session, K–5 teachers will introduce a Family Engagement Toolkit designed to support parents in fostering student success at home. This lesson empowers families with practical strategies, strengthens home–school partnerships, and sets the stage for year-long collaboration.

In this 90-minute workshop, parents will learn effective strategies for partnering with teachers to support their child’s learning. This interactive session emphasizes open communication, mutual respect, and collaborative goal-setting to strengthen the home-school connection.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, parents will learn mindfulness and calming strategies to strengthen family well-being. This workshop equips caregivers with practical techniques to manage stress, enhance emotional connection, and create a calmer home environment.

This lesson plan is designed to equip parents with effective strategies to support their child's behavior management at home, fostering a consistent approach between school and home. By aligning strategies used at school with those at home, parents can create a supportive environment that encourages positive behavior and emotional growth. This lesson is important as it helps build a strong partnership between parents and teachers, ensuring that children receive consistent guidance and support in both settings.

This workshop engages parents in learning about wellness strategies they can apply at home. It includes presentations, hands-on activities, and a Q&A session to ensure parents leave with practical tools and knowledge. This lesson is important as it empowers parents to foster a healthy environment at home, benefiting both their well-being and that of their children.

In this 90-minute whole-class workshop, elementary school parents will learn collaborative parenting strategies, family engagement techniques, and goal-setting practices to support their children’s success. This workshop helps families build strengths, set shared goals, and reflect on their roles, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.

In this engaging 8-minute warm-up for 1st graders, students will create a “support squad” chart listing family, friends, and community helpers who can offer emotional support. This activity builds awareness of their personal support networks, strengthens social-emotional skills, and helps them recognize resources in their community. Students will feel empowered and connected as they visualize their own safety net.

An engaging presentation and interactive session for families to explore the critical impact of home support on student success. This high school, 50-minute, Tier 1 classroom lesson underscores why home engagement fuels academic growth and provides educators with everything needed for implementation.

This session engages elementary families and students to explore family strengths, define roles in learning support, and kick off a powerful home-school partnership. It fosters community, clarifies collaboration, and empowers families to be classroom superheroes.

This lesson engages students in a game-based learning activity designed to enhance their social-emotional skills, particularly in interaction, rule-following, and problem-solving. The activity encourages students to work together, communicate effectively, and resolve challenges without adult intervention. This lesson is important as it fosters independence and collaboration, essential skills for personal and academic success.

A 90-minute Tier 1 workshop for parents on building empathy in children with behavioral needs, equipping families with practical strategies to strengthen emotional connections and promote supportive home environments.

In this 90-minute group session, parents will learn practical mindfulness and calming strategies to support their families’ emotional well-being. This session empowers parents with tools they can use at home to create a more peaceful and connected family environment.

A 90-minute Tier 1 parent workshop designed to equip parents with strategies to support their shy, anxious, or aggressive children socially. This session introduces practical communication techniques, activity-based learning, and real-life scenarios to foster social skills at home and in the community.

An individualized plan to help families practice emotion vocabulary and active listening at home, fostering deeper parent-child connections. This lesson supports a 4th grade student in Tier 3 with 30-minute sessions focused on family skill-building and social-emotional growth.

Home Harmony is an individualized, 40-minute per session, Tier 3 social-emotional learning plan for 8th grade students and their families. Through guided activities and reflections, parents and students collaborate on tailored exercises to strengthen communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills at home.

In this 30-minute, one-session Tier 1 family engagement activity, 5th graders and their families will strengthen connections by creating a collaborative family tree and sharing stories. This lesson fosters community, enhances communication skills, and values students’ home backgrounds.

This 90-minute Tier 1 session teaches parents the importance of using visuals and schedules to support their children’s routines and learning. Parents will learn practical strategies, create sample visuals, and develop personalized schedules to implement at home.

This lesson focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship through emotional regulation techniques, tailored for a small group of 3rd grade students. It aims to help students understand the importance of communicating emotions with parents and practicing strategies to manage emotions together. This lesson is crucial as it fosters a supportive environment at home, promoting emotional well-being and positive family interactions.

A self-guided 15-minute intervention designed for a 6th grader to explore and improve understanding of their family dynamics. This individual support helps the student identify feelings, map family roles, and develop personal coping strategies, empowering them to navigate home challenges.

This lesson introduces parents to mindfulness techniques that can improve family dynamics and support their children's mental health. By learning and practicing mindfulness, parents can create a more peaceful and supportive home environment. This session will empower parents with tools to manage stress, enhance communication, and foster emotional resilience in their children.

This lesson plan is designed to help parents learn and engage in activities that promote self-esteem and bonding with their children. Through interactive activities and discussions, parents will gain insights into the importance of self-esteem and how to foster it in their children. This lesson is important as it equips parents with practical tools to support their children's emotional well-being and strengthen their relationship.

A small-group workshop guiding 5th-grade parents through local mental health services and collaboration with schools. Builds strong home–school partnerships and community trust in just one 60-minute session.

This lesson is designed for adults, particularly educators, to reflect on the social-emotional skills students should possess by the end of each grade level. It will help teachers better support their students' development in these areas. The session will last 30 minutes and is suitable for a Tier 1 classroom-wide approach.

This 3-session lesson for 3rd graders focuses on developing friendship-building skills, essential for social-emotional growth. Students will engage in activities that promote understanding, empathy, and effective communication, helping them form and maintain positive relationships.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills through experiential and game-based learning. Students will engage in a discussion, watch a video, and participate in a group game to practice and improve their social interactions. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for students to develop essential social skills, which are crucial for personal and professional success.

This self-guided resource helps parents of children with significant ADHD learn practical strategies to support their child’s success in completing homework at home. Includes a concise 15-minute session with tips, accessible resources, and step-by-step guidance.

This lesson helps PreK students improve their social skills by engaging them in a fun and interactive 'Friendship Circle' activity. Through songs, stories, and role-playing, students will learn the importance of friendship, sharing, and empathy. This lesson is important because it fosters positive social interactions and helps young children develop essential social-emotional skills.

A concise toolkit helping teachers launch a weekly newsletter and digital portal to keep families informed about learning goals and student progress. This lesson supports 1st Grade educators in building strong family engagement through clear communication channels in a 30-minute weekly session. Audience: 1st Grade Class, Tier 1 Classroom-wide support.

In this 35-minute Tier 2 small-group workshop, 6th graders will practice active listening and constructive self-expression to strengthen communication with family members. By learning to tune into others and share feelings respectfully, students build empathy and confidence, fostering more supportive home relationships.

A 15-minute one-on-one SEL assessment for 3rd graders to reflect on their emotions, coping strategies, and support needs at the end of the school year. This session helps identify each student’s social-emotional strengths and areas for growth, informing personalized Tier 3 supports.

In this 90-minute session, teachers will explore effective strategies for collaborating with parents and fostering strong home-school partnerships. Through interactive discussions, practical activities, and role-play, participants will build confidence in communication and teamwork skills vital for student success.

In this engaging 45-minute lesson, 12th-grade students will not only master the basics of Flux Core Arc Welding but also develop key SEL competencies like self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and collaboration. By blending technical skills with social-emotional learning, students gain confidence, safety mindfulness, and teamwork experience valuable for careers in manufacturing and construction.

In this individualized Tier 3 session, a parent will build a personalized set of emotion-regulation strategies using the Emotion Toolbox Framework. This activity empowers caregivers to handle high-stress moments by selecting, tracking, and reflecting on tools that work best for them. Audience: Individual Parent; Duration: 40 minutes

This lesson introduces first-grade students to the concept of a 'Coping Skill Tree,' helping them identify and develop strategies to manage emotions and challenges. Through engaging activities and worksheets, students will learn how to nurture their emotional resilience, an essential life skill that will support their well-being and personal growth.

A lesson that introduces families to mindfulness practices, including guided meditation, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, journaling for reflection, and group discussion.

In this 30-minute Pre-K SEL lesson, students will explore the concept of community within their classroom through engaging read-aloud, interactive activities, and collaborative discussion. This lesson fosters a sense of belonging, cooperation, and empathy—essential skills for young learners to feel safe and connected at school.

An interactive lesson exploring CASEL’s five competencies and their impact on college and career readiness, fostering self-awareness and goal setting for 12th graders. This Tier 1 classroom-wide session helps students recognize and leverage their emotions for future success in a single 50-minute session.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social and relationship skills for a high school student through social-emotional learning. It's designed as a Tier 3 individual support session, lasting 30 minutes, to provide personalized strategies for effective communication and relationship building. The lesson aims to empower the student with skills to navigate social interactions confidently.

This lesson introduces K-5 students to essential life skills through an engaging activity and video. Students will learn about managing emotions and respecting others, which are crucial for their social and emotional development. The lesson is designed to be interactive and accessible for English Learners, fostering a supportive learning environment.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 parent workshop, participants will learn strategies to support their children in forming and maintaining healthy friendships. Parents will leave with practical tools to guide conversations about social skills and conflict resolution.

Students explore how building and nurturing positive connections supports their emotional and social well-being. This 1-session lesson for middle schoolers uses interactive activities to strengthen relationship skills and self-awareness.

In this 30-minute individual session, we will help a shy 7-year-old boy learn to build healthy friendships and feel more confident in social situations. Through engaging activities, a fun game, a short reading, and guided conversation, he’ll practice making connections and handling teasing kindly. This lesson is Tier 3 support, tailored to his unique needs, bullying experiences, and timid nature.

This lesson is designed to enhance social skills among 4th-grade students through a game-based learning approach. Students will participate in a fun and interactive activity that encourages teamwork, communication, and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

In this engaging 25-minute session for 3rd graders, students will learn essential coping skills through interactive games, activities, and discussions. This lesson is designed to help students build resilience and manage their emotions effectively, empowering them to handle everyday challenges with confidence. The lesson is tailored for small groups, providing targeted support to enhance their social-emotional development.

A concise toolkit helping teachers launch a weekly newsletter and digital portal to keep families informed about learning goals and student progress. This Tier 1 lesson equips 1st grade teachers with practical strategies and templates for fostering family engagement through a weekly 30-minute session.

This lesson aims to help first-grade students understand and manage relationships with both parents, especially in situations where parents may not live together. Through inquiry-based learning, students will explore the concept of family dynamics and learn strategies to communicate effectively with both parents. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and helps children navigate complex family situations with confidence and empathy.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social emotional skills and building confidence among 9th grade special needs students. Through a combination of experiential learning, game-based activities, and collaborative discussions, students will explore emotional intelligence and self-confidence. This lesson is crucial for helping students navigate social interactions and build a positive self-image, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.

A one-session, 90-minute interactive workshop for parents to learn practical strategies for fostering self-regulation in their children at home. This session builds parental confidence, improves family well-being, and equips parents with tools to support emotional and behavioral growth.

This lesson plan is designed to help elementary school teachers facilitate a session on social-emotional learning (SEL) and multitiered systems of support (MTSS) using game-based learning, trauma-informed teaching, and collaborative learning strategies. The lesson will engage students in activities that promote empathy, teamwork, and emotional regulation, while also providing teachers with tools to support diverse learners. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills and helps create a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson engages all parents in leading weekly family gratitude circles to build stronger relationships and positive communication at home. In each 30-minute session, parents follow a structured roadmap, share prompts, participate in interactive activities, and create takeaway crafts to sustain practice.

This lesson focuses on enhancing advanced social skills among 9th graders, specifically tailored for individual support. It aims to equip students with the ability to effectively communicate, empathize, and build meaningful relationships with their peers, which is crucial for personal and academic success.

In this 6-session individual support series, a 4th grade student will build skills in emotion regulation, growth mindset, and positive self-talk. Each 30-minute session offers structured activities, readings, games, and reflective exercises tailored to IEP needs, empowering the student to navigate emotions and develop resilience.

This lesson series introduces 5th graders to daily Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to enhance their emotional intelligence and well-being. Over 100 sessions, each lasting 10 minutes, students will engage in activities and worksheets that promote self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This lesson is crucial for building a supportive classroom environment and equipping students with lifelong skills.

This session aims to equip parents with the knowledge and strategies to foster a growth mindset in their children. A growth mindset helps children embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and develop resilience. It's essential for parents to understand and model these principles to create a supportive environment for their kids.

A 50-minute individualized coaching session for 8th grade students to help families identify strengths and develop coping strategies. This Tier 3 lesson provides targeted support for students facing personal or academic challenges, guiding them through self-reflection and action planning.

This lesson focuses on teaching Pre-K students emotional regulation skills, helping them recognize and manage their emotions effectively. By using engaging activities and relatable scenarios, young learners will develop foundational skills for emotional awareness and self-control, crucial for their social and emotional development. The lesson is designed for a small group setting, lasting 15 minutes.

This lesson examines how family dynamics and relationships can affect self-esteem. Students will discuss their own experiences and learn strategies for building a positive self-image. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize the influence of family on their self-esteem and equips them with tools to foster a positive self-image.

A two-session individualized support lesson for a 7th grader with ADHD targeting executive functioning skills and peer conflict resolution in 20-minute sessions. This will help the student improve homework organization and social interactions through tailored activities and assessments.

This workshop aims to enhance social skills by exploring emotions and effective communication techniques to foster friendships and teamwork. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify and express their feelings, understand others' emotions, and practice communication strategies. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, improve their interpersonal skills, and build stronger relationships with peers.

In this engaging 15-minute PreK lesson, students learn to identify big emotions, practice using words to express how they feel, and explore simple strategies to stay friends when emotions run high. Building foundational social-emotional skills helps children communicate effectively, self-regulate, and maintain friendships.

This lesson focuses on developing both peer and family interaction strategies for teens with high-functioning autism through structured role-playing exercises. The lesson aims to improve students' ability to understand social cues and communicate effectively with both peers and family members, which is essential for their social development and confidence in social settings.

This 3-session lesson is designed to teach social skills to students who need additional support in developing their interpersonal abilities. Each 30-minute session will focus on different aspects of social interaction, such as communication, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it empowers students with the skills needed to build meaningful relationships and navigate social situations effectively, particularly benefiting those with IEPs.

This lesson aims to provide emotional support and coping strategies for students experiencing family breakups. Through restorative practices and collaborative activities, students will learn to express their feelings, understand their emotions, and support each other. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience and empathy, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity designed to promote empathy and team-building skills. This lesson is important for helping students develop social-emotional skills that are critical for personal development and positive interactions with others.

In this 5-session, 30-minute each small-group SEL series, K–2 students with IEPs explore fixed vs. growth mindsets through discussion, hands-on activities, and worksheets. Students will learn to recognize fixed thinking, practice growth-oriented strategies, and reflect on their progress. Tier 2 supports target skill building in a supportive group environment.

This lesson guides parents through the process of creating a 'Resilience Toolkit' for their children. The toolkit will include strategies, activities, and resources aimed at helping children build resilience. Parents will learn key concepts of resilience, discuss challenges children face, and compile practical tools and activities to support their children.

This lesson uses board and card games to help high school students practice social interactions in a fun and engaging way. By incorporating Game-Based Learning and Active Learning strategies, students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also helps students develop essential social skills in a supportive environment.